Daphne Tsimhoni, PhD Biography

Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Department of Humanities and Arts Technion at the Israel Institute of Technology (IIT)

Position:

Pro to the question "Is a Two-State Solution (Israel and Palestine) an Acceptable Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?"

Reasoning:

"The only solution can be a political one achieved by peace negotiations and compromise, mutual recognition and acceptance. Israel should recognize the existence of a Palestinian state and withdraw from the vast majority of its settlements in the occupied territories. Minor border alterations on the basis of land exchange by agreement can allow some Jewish settlements stay under the PA [Palestinian Authority]. At the same time the Palestinians should stop terrorist activities and convince the Israelis that they accept Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people. They should declare their withdrawal from the right of return and accept the solution of resettlement, compensation and rehabilitation as specified in the UN decision 194 section iii. At the end of negotiations a solution can be found for Jerusalem and particularly the Old City and the Holy Places."

ExpertsIndividuals with PhDs or equivalent advanced degrees in fields relevant to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Also top-level government officials (such as foreign leaders, US presidents, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court Justices, members of legislative bodies, cabinet members, military leaders, etc.) with positions relevant to Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Involvement and Affiliations:

Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities and Arts Technion, Israel Institute of Technology (IIT)• Social History of the Modern Middle East• Minorities in the Modern Middle East (Christians and Jews)• Contemporary Palestinian Society• Modern History of Jordan and Iraq